No. 107
STATE OF MICHIGAN
Journal of the Senate
103rd Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2025
Senate Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
10:00 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Erika Geiss.
The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
Albert—present Hauck—present Moss—excused
Anthony—present Hertel—present Nesbitt—excused
Bayer—present Hoitenga—excused Outman—present
Bellino—present Huizenga—present Polehanki—excused
Brinks—present Irwin—present Runestad—excused
Bumstead—present Johnson—present Santana—present
Camilleri—present Klinefelt—present Shink—present
Cavanagh—present Lauwers—present Singh—present
Chang—present Lindsey—present Theis—present
Cherry—excused McBroom—excused Victory—excused
Daley—present McCann—present Webber—present
Damoose—present McMorrow—present Wojno—present
Geiss—present
Senator Mark E. Huizenga of the 30th
District offered the following invocation:
Almighty God, source of all wisdom,
light, and enduring truth, we pause at the opening of this session to
acknowledge Your presence and to seek Your guidance. As the season of Christmas
dawns upon us, we are called to the essential gifts of this holy time: hope in
the face of uncertainty, peace during discord, and selfless goodwill toward all
humanity.
We ask for a special blessing upon the
men and women who serve in this legislative body. Grant us the moral clarity to
discern right from wrong and to have courage to act with integrity, remembering
the humble and inspirational spirit of service at the core of Christmas.
Inspire our deliberations with the spirit of “Peace on Earth.” May our
discussions be marked with mutual respect and patience, helping us to bridge
divides and find common ground. As the wise men followed a guiding star, let us
be focused on the guiding star of service, always prioritizing the needs of
those most vulnerable families and communities within Michigan. May the joy of
humility and generosity be symbolized by this season and guide our path
forward, reminding us that we are called to be servants of the people.
In Your name we pray. Amen.
The Assistant President pro tempore,
Senator Geiss, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motions and Communications
Senator Lauwers moved that Senator Johnson be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Lauwers moved that Senators Nesbitt, McBroom, Hoitenga, Runestad and Victory be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Singh moved that Senators Anthony, Bayer, Brinks, Chang, Santana and Shink be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Singh moved that Senators Cherry, Moss and Polehanki be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
The following communication was received:
Office of Senator Mary Cavanagh
December 2, 2025
I am respectfully requesting that my name be
removed as the sponsor for Senate Bill 722.
Thank
you,
Mary
Cavanagh
The communication was referred to the Secretary
for record.
The following communication was received:
Office of Senator Jeff Irwin
December 2, 2025
I am writing to ask that you please add my name
to the list of co-sponsors for Senate Bills 508 (Cavanagh), 509 (Chang), and
510 (Moss).
Thank
you,
Jeff
Irwin
Senator,
15th District
The communication was referred to the Secretary
for record.
The following communication was received:
Office of Senator Jeremy Moss
December 2, 2025
I am hereby respectfully requesting to be added
as a co-sponsor to Senate Bill 722.
Sincerely,
Jeremy
Moss
President
Pro Tempore
State
Senator, The Seventh District
The communication was referred to the Secretary
for record.
Senator Singh moved that rule 3.902 be suspended to allow the guests of Senators Huizenga and Hauck admittance to the Senate floor.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senators Shink and Bayer entered the Senate Chamber.
Recess
Senator Singh moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
The motion prevailed, the time being 10:05 a.m.
10:43 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss.
During the recess, Senators Chang, Anthony, Brinks, Johnson and Santana entered the Senate Chamber.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Introduction and Referral of Bills
Senator Anthony introduced
Senate Bill No. 723, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled “Brownfield redevelopment financing act,” by amending sections 2, 14a, and 16 (MCL 125.2652, 125.2664a, and 125.2666), as amended by 2023 PA 90.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senators Geiss, Bayer and Chang introduced
Senate Bill No. 724, entitled
A bill to require hospitals, human milk banks, and human milk banking companies to comply with certain standards; to provide for education and support of certain breastfeeding individuals; to prescribe the duties of certain state departments and agencies; and to prescribe penalties.
The bill was read a first and second time by title
and referred to the Committee on Housing and Human Services.
Senators Geiss, Bayer and Chang introduced
Senate Bill No. 725, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social
welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 109y.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Housing and Human Services.
Senators Geiss, Bayer and Chang introduced
Senate Bill No. 726, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 12m of chapter XVII (MCL 777.12m), as amended by 2019 PA 134.
The bill was read a first and second time by title
and referred to the Committee on Housing and Human Services.
Senator Singh introduced
Senate Bill No. 727, entitled
A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled “Clean and renewable energy and energy waste reduction act,” by amending sections 29 and 51 (MCL 460.1029 and 460.1051), section 29 as amended and section 51 as added by 2023 PA 235.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Senators Hauck, Lauwers, Bellino and Runestad introduced
Senate Bill No. 728, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 507 (MCL 436.1507).
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Senator McCann introduced
Senate Bill No. 729, entitled
A bill to amend 1964 PA 183, entitled “An act creating the state building authority with power to acquire, construct, furnish, equip, own, improve, enlarge, operate, mortgage, and maintain facilities for the use of the state or any of its agencies; to act as a developer or co-owner of facilities as a condominium project for the use of the state or any of its agencies; to authorize the execution of leases pertaining to those facilities by the building authority with the state or any of its agencies; to authorize the payment of true rentals by the state; to provide for the issuance of revenue obligations by the building authority to be paid from the true rentals to be paid by the state and other resources and security provided for and pledged by the building authority; to authorize the creation of funds; to authorize the conveyance of lands by the state or any of its agencies for the purposes authorized in this act; to authorize the appointment of a trustee for bondholders; to permit remedies for the benefit of parties in interest; to provide for other powers and duties of the authority; and to provide for other matters in relation to the authority and its obligations,” by amending section 8 (MCL 830.418), as amended by 2024 PA 228.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
General Orders
Senator Singh moved that the Senate resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole for consideration of the General Orders calendar.
The motion prevailed, and the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, designated Senator Camilleri as Chairperson.
Recess
Senator Singh moved that the Committee of the Whole recess subject to the call of the Chairperson.
The motion prevailed, the time being 11:00 a.m.
11:13 a.m.
The Committee of the Whole was called to order by the Chairperson, Senator Camilleri.
After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following bills:
Senate Bill No. 232, entitled
A bill to amend 2020 PA 68, entitled “Michigan reconnect grant recipient act,” by amending sections 11, 15, and 21 (MCL 390.1711, 390.1715, and 390.1721), as amended by 2022 PA 252.
Senate Bill No. 233, entitled
A
bill to amend 2020 PA 84, entitled “Michigan reconnect grant act,” by amending
section 1 (MCL 390.1701), as amended by 2022 PA 251.
Senate Bill No. 475, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16280.
Senate Bill No. 476, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 16105 and 16106 (MCL 333.16105 and 333.16106), section 16105 as amended by 2002 PA 643 and section 16106 as amended by 2022 PA 80.
The bills were placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 357, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending section 25 (MCL 205.75), as amended by 2023 PA 20.
Substitute (S-2).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 358, entitled
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use tax act,” by amending section 21 (MCL 205.111), as amended by 2023 PA 175.
Substitute (S-2).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 483, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 2220.
Substitute (S-1).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 611, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 2559 and 2950 (MCL 600.2559 and 600.2950), section 2559 as amended by 2023 PA 35 and section 2950 as amended by 2018 PA 146.
Substitute (S-2).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 612, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 2950a (MCL 600.2950a), as amended by 2018 PA 146, and by adding sections 2950d and 2950p.
Substitute (S-2).
The
Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and
the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 213, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” (MCL 125.2001 to 125.2094) by amending the title, as amended by 2005 PA 225, and by adding section 9c.
Substitute (S-2).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
Senate Bill No. 214, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” (MCL 125.2001 to 125.2094) by adding sections 9a and 9b.
Substitute (S-4).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Statements
Senator Shink asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Shink’s statement is as follows:
Something big is happening tonight, and I ask you to join me and several
of our colleagues in standing up for the people of Michigan on a Zoom meeting
with the Michigan Public Service Commission. The MPSC
is considering a request for an expedited ex parte—meaning
private, secret, and super-fast; only a few days of consideration—proceeding in
Case U-21990. The data center for the contract being considered between DTE and a billionaire corporate data center is in District
15, whose Senator I greatly respect. The reason I am speaking on the
situation today is that this contract is much bigger than one district—it
affects all of the ratepayers of DTE,
and the entire state. It represents 1.4 gigawatts of electricity; that’s 25
percent of the current usage in Michigan, and enough to power 1.05 million
homes, the largest power consumption increase in the
history of Michigan or the country. It is history and precedent in the making.
It is the job of the Attorney General to stand up for the people of
this state and make sure that their interests are protected—and our Attorney
General isn’t even allowed to read the contract. This contract that DTE and their customer say is so great—and our Attorney
General can’t even read it. She has asked for a contested proceeding. I support
her request, and ask that you join me in supporting
that request. This contract that no one can read is a great deal for DTE no matter what the contract says, because this publicly
regulated utility gets a 10 percent rate of return on the investment, no matter
how much it costs the ratepayers.
Michigan has a few guardrails on data centers, but without a contested
hearing, how does anyone know that the assertions in the application regarding
this massive increase in power provision, which will take a massive buildout of
infrastructure, won’t raise rates? What if the customer, who is said in the
press to be dangerously overleveraged, goes bankrupt? What if the AI bubble
bursts? No one has been able to answer these questions, and my guess is that DTE ratepayers and maybe even Michigan taxpayers would have
to pay for the massive infrastructure buildout. We already have some of the
highest rates and worst service in the country. What if there isn’t enough
electricity at some point and DTE has
to make a choice between residents and the biggest customer they have
ever had? And what if DTE doesn’t comply with the law
and its modest guardrails? Who will enforce the law and hold the company to
account? My understanding is that the Michigan Strategic Fund has one employee,
and some of their interpretations sound like giant loopholes, not
accountability.
Like the Attorney General, it is the job of the Legislature to stand
up for the people of this state and make sure that their interests are
protected. My constituents have been reaching out, asking us to protect them.
Across the country, utilities like DTE and their
billionaire data center customers have poured thousands of dollars, maybe
millions, into the campaign funds and dark money PACs of legislatures and
elected officials. The people know that; it
disgusts them; it scares them. The people of this state need us to make
decisions based on their interests. They and we need a contested process
to ensure that all relevant information is considered.
The MPSC is holding a public session tonight
on Zoom. If any legislator wants to speak, the MPSC
liaison will make sure they get a chance. I and some of our colleagues will be
there asking for a contested proceeding. I hope you will join us. You will be
in good company; you will be with the people.
Announcements of Printing and Enrollment
The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Tuesday, December 2, and are available on the Michigan Legislature website:
Senate Bill Nos. 717 718 719 720 721 722
Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 11:22 a.m.
The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.
DANIEL OBERLIN
Secretary of the Senate